1 . China is the country that eats the most watermelons in the world. It’s not because foreigners don’t like watermelons but “they can’t afford them.” Do you know why?    1    

It’s reported that a kilo of US watermelon is about $6.91 in New York, which is about ￥46 in China.     2       But things are different in China. According to the FAO (联合国粮农组织), China now is the world’s largest watermelon producer and customer.

    3     And the weather is just right for planting watermelons. With the large output, the price is naturally much lower.

Secondly, countries like the USA and Australia have a wide land, but watermelons were not introduced there as early as in China. The local people prefer other fruits that were known earlier to watermelons.     4    

Thirdly,   according   to   some   reports,   watermelons   from foreign   countries   may not taste good.     5     This is because many Chinese scientists are devoted to improving the quality of watermelons. For example, Wu Mingzhu, who is an 80-year-old Chinese scientist, spends her whole life on the improvement of growing better watermelons. Thanks to her hard work, we can enjoy more delicious and much cheaper watermelons.

A．Firstly, China’s land area is large.

B．Watermelons are my favorite fruit.

C．So, watermelons are not as popular as other fruits.

D．That’s because they’re too expensive in most countries.

E．However, in China, we seldom eat watermelons that taste bad.

F．Watermelons are also famous for being expensive in Japan and South Korea.

2 . When I started secondary school, aged 11, I found myself in a class with only two children I’d met before.     1    . In fact, before the end of the day one I knew all 28 of my new classmates by heart. Even in my thirties, when I found myself back in school as a teacher, I could still learn all the students in my classes with relative ease. Here are three quick memory techniques that help me.

    2    . Remembering people starts with listening to what they’re called, and taking a proper look at their face. I make a point of repeating their names in my head, and silently saying something to myself about their appearance.

Spot similarities.     3    . So, who does this person look like? Do they share a name with a celebrity? Is there anything about them that reminds you of places, events, or experiences you’ve already got filed away?

A．Pay attention

B．But I soon got to know everyone

C．But I soon failed to remember their names

D．It’s always good to connect new information with things you already know

3 . 将下列几个部分(A、B、C、D和E)按题号排序，构成一个符合逻辑的完整语篇。
A. It is called rucking, a term from ruck marching, which is a skill that militaries around the world have long used for training.
B. Rucking involves walking with a weighted backpack. It’s an easy way to strengthen your heart and muscles without hurting the joints (关节).
C. Anyone who walked to school with a backpack full of books has already tried an exercise routine that is getting popular in the fitness world.
D. Even people eager for more exercise should progress slowly. Shoes that fit well can help you avoid additional foot pressure and safely walk on an uneven land.
E. As with any new physical activity, newcomers should start rucking with slow and stable steps. If you don’t have basic conditioning, try walking the expected distance with a very light pack first. Then slowly add more weight.
________→________→________→________→________

4 . 找出下列单词划线部分发音不同的一项。1.

A．apple

B．allow

C．appear

D．agree

2.

A．prove

B．glove

C．above

D．love

3.

A．stops

B．cakes

C．crops

D．runs

4.

A．try

B．cry

C．dirty

D．my

5.

A．been

B．fell

C．feel

D．sleep

5 . 从下面每题ABCD四个选项中选出划线部分的读音与其他三个单词划线部分读音不同的词。1.

A．ruler

B．bus

C．cut

D．cup

2.

A．short

B．worker

C．for

D．morning

3.

A．cow

B．now

C．show

D．how

4.

A．animal

B．camera

C．glad

D．fast

5.

A．envelope

B．desk

C．she

D．bed

6.

A．disappear

B．wear

C．bear

D．pear

7.

A．find

B．film

C．tip

D．milk

8.

A．these

B．father

C．think

D．mouths

9.

A．permission

B．decision

C．discussion

D．suggestion

10.

A．worked

B．called

C．stayed

D．lived

6 . 从括号内选择合适的内容完成下面短文

My first and last time running a full marathon

It       1     (was, is) one of the hottest days in the fall of 2019, almost as hot as a typical summer day. I     2     (had stood, was standing) among large crowds of runners, many of whom including me       3     (had been waiting, have been waiting) for this moment. This was my first time to be running in a full marathon. Before this day, I       4     (had never run, have never run) more than 35 km at one time. With the start time approaching, my heart     5     (was to start, started) pounding faster with excitement and uncertainty.       6     (Would I be, Will I be) able to finish a race that is 42.195 kilometers long?

The moment the starting gun went off, the empty road       7     (was flooding, was flooded) with runners. I started my GPS watch to record my running statistics (数 据 ): speed, length, time, heart rate, and the like. As expected, after running for nearly two hours, I     8     (had covered, would cover) half of the race’s length. Given my record in training, I was still confident of finishing the race within four hours. After all, I       9     (had been training, have trained) for the marathon since the spring of the previous year.

The sun     10     (was getting, would get) higher, and I could feel the heat of the sun’s rays. Soon I realized that my pace       11     (had been slowing, would slow) down steadily, as some runners who       12     (had been running, ran) shoulder to shoulder with me were moving ahead. There was nothing I could do but watch the distance between us getting longer. By this time, my heart was pounding faster due to a lack of oxygen. As I       13     (would struggle, was struggling) to pass the 32 km sign, more runners ran past me. It was also at this stage that I got cramp (痉挛) in my leg and had to stop running. So, I walked instead, silently drying my tears of regret. Determined to cross the finish line before the marathon       14     (was, would be) officially over, I turned down any offer of help from volunteers. By the time I finished the race, 5.5 hours       15     (had passed, was passing).

In future, I will probably not have a second chance to run a full marathon, for I had lung surgery the following year and       16     (have since been forbidden, had since been forbidden) to do any vigorous (激烈的) exercise.

7 . 将下列几个部分 (A、B、C、D 和 E) 按题号排序，构成一个符合逻辑的完整语篇 。
A. Then we walked around and started learning about Hongcun and its history by admiring its ancient architecture.
B. All in all, our day in Hongcun was more interesting than I thought it would be. And the town really looks like something out of a traditional Chinese painting.
C. We went into some houses that were built by extremely wealthy salt and silk traders. And then we saw some houses where ordinary people had lived. They were small but seemed quite comfortable.
D. I had my doubts about spending my day off visiting Hongcun. From what I knew about the town, it seemed like just a small, very traditional sort of town. However, my friend promised that I wouldn’t be disappointed with a visit to the town. And I wasn’t!
E. When we got off the bus at Hongcun, we were greeted by a beautiful view of Nanhu (the South Lake). The scene of the lake and town would make a particularly nice postcard. The black roofs, the white walls, and clear blue water made the view truly unforgettable.

8 . 将下列几个部分(A、B、C、D和E)按题号排序，构成一个符合逻辑的完整语篇。
A. These homes can easily collapse during earthquakes or slip and slide downhill in landslides, especially after heavy rain.
B. On the top of that, there is the added aspect of global warming. This has mainly been caused by the huge amount of carbon dioxide produced by factories and vehicles.
C. The reason why nature is beginning to turn on us is that overpopulation. The population of the world is growing at the rate of 10,000 people an hour, nearly 90 million a year.
D. The destruction of the world’s forests plays a part, too. As a result, a hotter ocean causes stronger winds. Atlantic hurricanes are 40% stronger now than they were 30 years ago.
E. Most of the growth is in the developing world. Poor people in agricultural areas often move to the cities. They build homes from whatever materials they can find.

9 . Directions:Write down the derivatives of the given words as required.
1. i______ coming or existing between two events, dates, objects, etc
2. a______ of or belonging to or inherited from an ancestor
3. d______ the fact that a particular person or thing is more powerful, successful, or important than other people or things
4. b______ a real or imagined line that marks the limits or edges of something and separates it from other things or places; a dividing line
5. c______ a sudden failure of something, such as an institution, a business or a course of action
6. d______ a range of many people or things that are very different from each other

10 . 从下面每题ABCD四个选项中选出划线部分的读音与其他三个单词划线部分读音不同的词。1.

A．pet

B．get

C．effect

D．leg

2.

A．dozen

B．doll

C．mother

D．brother

3.

A．glass

B．last

C．cake

D．fast

4.

A．key

B．kiss

C． kite

D．know

5.

A．put

B．hut

C．cut

D．but

6.

A．nine

B．bike

C．milk

D．like

7.

A．passed

B．worked

C．washed

D．shouted

8.

A．this

B．thank

C．those

D．these

9.

A．why

B．who

C．when

D．what

10.

A．clear

B．decide

C．nice

D．city